http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/QuoteSpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites: • All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz • Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz • Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK • LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory • SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz • TechCube-1, NASA Goddard • TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University
SpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites: • All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz • Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz • Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK • LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory • SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz • TechCube-1, NASA Goddard • TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University
Let's pull out the discussion on payloads so it doesn't clog up the updates thread and separate it out from discussion on the rocket stuff and the landing legs.For CRS-3 we haveHDEV (High Definition Earth Viewing), on a CEPA FRAM in the trunk, going to Columbus EPF, attach point SDNOPALS (Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science), EXPA FRAM going to attach site 8 on ELC1.Cubesats, for deploy from second stage? (or trunk?? but previous cases have been second stage...) - All-Star/THEIA, Hermes-2, Ho'onopono (2 or 3?), LMRSat, SporeSat, TechCube-1, TSAT(from Quote from: Fuji on 02/12/2014 12:59 pmhttp://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/QuoteSpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites: • All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz • Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz • Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK • LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory • SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz • TechCube-1, NASA Goddard • TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University)And Kicksat, a 3U cubesats with N Sprites, where estimates of N are as high as 200 (trying to get the actual number).EMU 3003 is a significant internal cargo.
Quote from: jcm on 03/08/2014 03:43 pmLet's pull out the discussion on payloads so it doesn't clog up the updates thread and separate it out from discussion on the rocket stuff and the landing legs.For CRS-3 we haveHDEV (High Definition Earth Viewing), on a CEPA FRAM in the trunk, going to Columbus EPF, attach point SDNOPALS (Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science), EXPA FRAM going to attach site 8 on ELC1.Cubesats, for deploy from second stage? (or trunk?? but previous cases have been second stage...) - All-Star/THEIA, Hermes-2, Ho'onopono (2 or 3?), LMRSat, SporeSat, TechCube-1, TSAT(from Quote from: Fuji on 02/12/2014 12:59 pmhttp://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/QuoteSpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites: • All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz • Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz • Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK • LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory • SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz • TechCube-1, NASA Goddard • TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University)And Kicksat, a 3U cubesats with N Sprites, where estimates of N are as high as 200 (trying to get the actual number).EMU 3003 is a significant internal cargo.I saw N listed as 128, still trying to dig up the source.
Space junk is a serious problem. I would think that the worst is junk that is too small to track with earth radar and large enough to cause damage on impact. A nut or bolt at orbital speeds can do a lot of damage. I cannot believe that they would deliberately launch satellites so small that they cannot be tracked. Should be illegal IMHO.
The largest ever launch of 437 MHz satellites is planned for March 16 at 0841 UT when 104 Sprite satellites will fly on the SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS 3 mission to be deployed into a 325×315 km 51.5 degree inclination orbit.
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/03/mass-launch-of-437-mhz-satellites/QuoteThe largest ever launch of 437 MHz satellites is planned for March 16 at 0841 UT when 104 Sprite satellites will fly on the SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS 3 mission to be deployed into a 325×315 km 51.5 degree inclination orbit.It is hoped that their orbit will decay in 6 weeks, but depending on atmospheric condition maybe much faster.
Glad to hear it. I always thought an orbit that high would take many years to decay.
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And Kicksat, a 3U cubesats with N Sprites, where estimates of N are as high as 200 (trying to get the actual number).
I know this has been hashed through before, but please help me refresh my mind.As per the article: "The SpX-3 flight will carry a full launch and return complement of 1,580kg/3,476lb of payload, an increase from the previous limit of 800kg, afforded by the increased upmass capabilities of the Falcon 9 v1.1."The SpaceX web site quotes cargo capacity of 6000kg which is a considerable discrepancy from 1580kg. So what are the reasons?1. I believe SpaceX quotes the capacity to an orbit of 28° around 200km vs the ISS at 51.6° and 425km height.2. I understand that the Merlin 1D engines are running at 85% of maximum thrust. Is this for long life?3. SpaceX has reserved fuel to fly back the first stage.Have I got everything? Does this account for the entire discrepancy?On this flight there are Glacier and Merlin freezers. Do they stay with the Dragon? Are they considered part of the payload or just the contents if they are returning?Is the 1580kg quoted only for the pressurized cargo?
I know this has been hashed through before, but please help me refresh my mind.As per the article: "The SpX-3 flight will carry a full launch and return complement of 1,580kg/3,476lb of payload, an increase from the previous limit of 800kg, afforded by the increased upmass capabilities of the Falcon 9 v1.1."The SpaceX web site quotes cargo capacity of 6000kg which is a considerable discrepancy from 1580kg. So what are the reasons?
Quote from: jcm on 03/08/2014 03:43 pmAnd Kicksat, a 3U cubesats with N Sprites, where estimates of N are as high as 200 (trying to get the actual number).According to the YouTube video it says "32 rows of Sprites deploy in ~7.5s". Each row has four satellites, giving a total of 128. This capture from the video also shows 32 rows.
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